BLS Certification: Rapid Assessment Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

BLS Certification: Rapid Assessment Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified If a victim is breathing but unresponsive, how should you position them? Place the victim in the recovery position. What should you do if you encounter a choking adult during a rapid assessment? Perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts). What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions in an adult? Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest and the other hand on top, interlocking fingers. What is the primary purpose of performing a rapid assessment? To determine the victim’s immediate needs and identify any life-threatening conditions. How should you handle a child who is unresponsive during a rapid assessment? Open the airway and check for breathing and pulse, just as with an adult. 2 If a victim is not breathing and has no pulse, what should you do while waiting for help to arrive? Continue CPR and use an AED if available. How do you determine if a victim has a pulse during a rapid assessment? Feel for the carotid pulse on the neck or the femoral pulse in the groin. What should you do if a victim starts to breathe normally after a rapid assessment? Monitor the victim’s breathing and keep them in the recovery position. What action should you take if a victim is not breathing but has a pulse? Provide rescue breaths until normal breathing resumes. If the victim has a weak pulse and shallow breathing, what should you do? Continue to provide rescue breaths and monitor the pulse. What is the primary goal when assessing an unresponsive victim’s airway? 3 Ensure the airway is clear and open to allow breathing. What is the first step in performing a rapid assessment of a victim? Check the scene for safety. How do you determine if a person is unresponsive during a rapid assessment? Check for responsiveness by tapping the